Is Knights Templar good against Mongols?

Knights Templar wins 56% of 12,651 ranked games against Mongols (Knights Templar is favored).

How do I beat Mongols as Knights Templar?

Scout early: TC on wood, Barracks at the Ovoo and a villager walking out means a tower rush Against a tower rush: build a tower or Outpost, make Spearmen and hit the builders Keep villagers under the TC, early Spearmen, and wall the gold

When does Mongols attack?

2:00 — Dark Age harass or tower rush (2:00 to 4:00) · 5:00 — Feudal Keshik timing (5:00 to 8:00) · 10:00 — Castle push with the Kurultai

Knights Templar vs Mongols: how to win the matchup

Playing Knights Templar against Mongols, you win 56% of ranked 1v1 games (12,651 games). Here is how to beat Mongols, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

bronze
60.4%
1,067
silver
59%
1,641
gold
55.1%
5,227
platinum
54.2%
2,567
diamond
54.5%
1,124
conqueror
54.8%
832

How to beat Mongols

Scout early: TC on wood, Barracks at the Ovoo and a villager walking out means a tower rush
Against a tower rush: build a tower or Outpost, make Spearmen and hit the builders
Keep villagers under the TC, early Spearmen, and wall the gold
Break the Ovoo and double production stops
Hit him while he builds a second TC (4:50) or the Redoubt (9:00)

Units that work against Mongols: Spearmen · Crossbowmen · Archers · Fast cavalry · Knights

When Mongols hits

2:00Dark Age harass or tower rush (2:00 to 4:00)
5:00Feudal Keshik timing (5:00 to 8:00)
10:00Castle push with the Kurultai

Knights Templar strengths to lean on

9 Commanderies, each with a different unit depending on the matchup
Strong wood economy, and wood also gives food
Early gold from Pilgrims with Safe Passage
Heavy Templar Brother knights in Castle
Fortress gives +15% range and stronger walls

Knights Templar weaknesses Mongols can punish

No Traders; gold comes from Pilgrims and relics
Pilgrims can be killed on the way
Templar Brothers are expensive and slow to train
A wrong Commandery choice costs a lot

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Knights Templar: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)
Mongols: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)

FAQ

Is Knights Templar good against Mongols?: Knights Templar wins 56% of 12,651 ranked games against Mongols (Knights Templar is favored).
How do I beat Mongols as Knights Templar?: Scout early: TC on wood, Barracks at the Ovoo and a villager walking out means a tower rush Against a tower rush: build a tower or Outpost, make Spearmen and hit the builders Keep villagers under the TC, early Spearmen, and wall the gold
When does Mongols attack?: 2:00 — Dark Age harass or tower rush (2:00 to 4:00) · 5:00 — Feudal Keshik timing (5:00 to 8:00) · 10:00 — Castle push with the Kurultai

Data from the open game data (aoe4world/data), patch 16.2.10884, public ranked statistics, and Layla Coach's battle simulator. Layla Coach is an independent tool, not affiliated with Microsoft, Relic Entertainment or World's Edge.